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Theatre & Performing Arts
Bottle Fly
World Premiere of a new play by Jacqueline Goldfinger, author of last seasons’ Babel. This beautiful depiction of queer survival in the Everglades captures the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella celebrates the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale. Follow the classic story of Cinderella and her quest to attend the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Throbbin’ Wood
PrideArts continues its holiday tradition of presenting its adults-only British pantos. The fine folk of Got-wood Forest are terrorized by taxes imposed by the wicked…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Marriage of Figaro
Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written. In…
Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (U.S. Premiere)
Ex Machina, Côté Danse and Dvoretsky Productions, in partnership with Show One Productions, proudly present the U.S. premiere of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024
The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 2024
The 15th Annual Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals provides the ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts, young and old, who have a passion for horsepower. We…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos Alive
Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Marriott Theatre Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences concludes its 2024 children’s theatre season with the beloved fairy tale adventure, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Full of warmth and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Mo Willems’ Pigeon Sparks Holiday Havoc! CHICAGO – Building on two years of outstanding reviews, sold-out performances, and extraordinary attendance at weekday school matinees, The Young…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas
Join Chicago urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key Chicago sites important to Emmett Till’s life and that humanize the well-known story…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Commemorative Day | Native American Heritage Month
For thousands of years, the place now known as Chicago was a thriving center of Indigenous life. Potawatomi people lived on and took care of…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Tours & Attractions
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Spring Break memories will last a lifetime at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Jump into a world of creativity, color and playful learning at LEGOLAND…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…
Tours & Attractions
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party!
Chicagoland’s top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 27th – October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Thanksgiving Week of Play
Explore three floors of family fun for everyone during our Thanksgiving Week of Play! From November 22 – 27 and November 29 – December 1,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Titanic: The Exhibition
⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…
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